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Don't forget the bear attack videos.


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Its not so easy to add a/c later. I think you should get it. Like Bill, the 1-2 times a season we use it, we're really glad we have it.

Mainly to cool the thing down before bed - we don't spend a lot of time inside at the campground.

You are much more likely to regret not having it than regret having spent the money on it.


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I dig your rig - bringing the bikes and boats is great. I put just one yak rack up top so far - someone has to stay back at the campground with the dogs. Not me, but someone.



Plenty of clearance for a yak up top to pull the trailer. We go one up one down when we both go, and usually its just one so its just in the bed.





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Quote from: rideandfly on December 16, 2016, 11:48:28 PM
Pinstriper,

Looks like fine friends, sorry to hear about their passing.

We still have one that we got after this photo, and a new puppy arrives 12/28. Elkhounds, of course.

Did someone say Elkhounds ?



Sadly, both gone now.

Quote from: graham on December 16, 2016, 10:53:25 AM
Given the uncertain future of the "other forum", I suppose a re-introduction here is in order....and also happy to have another forum available to LL owners!

I'm an owner of a "early" 2012 Camplite 13QBB, towed with a 2007 Toyota 4Runner V8. Usually camping with my wife and our Norwegian Elkhound mix. Other then replacing the cheap tires after 4 years of use, I haven't had to do anything to the camper...which after having owned a variety of other RVs over the years, is a nice change (knock on Azdel!). Also casually keeping an eye out for 2012-2015 16' Camplites as a possible upgrade....

-Graham

Given the flood of us, I think it would be more efficient to have the current member introduce themselves to US. We already know each other.

The Like feature doesn't work from TT, only the website.

https://youtu.be/B0iChz6bDcQ


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Quote from: DavidM on November 23, 2016, 03:33:00 PM
100 watts is the sweet spot in 12V solar panels. You can buy one for $110 including shipping if you are a member of Amazon Prime. If you need more watts than that, and I suspect you won't, then buy two.

Here is some math and rules of thumb:

Most single batteries have about 70 amp hours of capacity and most of us only use 15-20 amp hours daily. A 100 watt solar panel laying flat in full sun will make 25-35 amp hours each day. So the 100 watt panel will keep your battery fully charged if you get full sun at least every other day and you use the typical amp hours each day.

Here is a simple system that costs less than $200. All it takes is a little wiring to put it together. The first controller is for if you can put it in a waterproof place. The second one is waterproof, so you could mount it to the back of your solar panel.

Solar panel-  https://www.amazon.com/HQST-Watt-Polycrystalline-Solar-Panel/dp/B018BOK9WU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1479928915&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=100+watt+solar+panel&psc=1

Non waterproof controller-  https://www.amazon.com/SunSaver-Charge-Controller-12V-10A/dp/B002MQW3H8/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1479929034&sr=8-11&keywords=10+amp+solar+charge+controller

Waterproof controller-  https://www.amazon.com/Morningstar-SK-12-SunKeeper-Charge-Controller/dp/B007NYZ5VU/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1479929271&sr=8-3&keywords=morningstar+pwm+charge+controller

David

At that price and size, laying out 2 panels is not twice as much work as one, so may as well throw 2 down to make up for less than full sun or seasonally shortened days.

D, have you found any good 100w panels that are flexible/roll up for storage ?


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We'll drive the volume up and the quality down.


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Yay


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Quote from: rob on July 26, 2015, 05:54:47 PM

Quote from: rideandfly on July 07, 2015, 12:06:41 AM
A dealer told us about Toyota Prius owner wanting to buy & tow a camper.

Came across I guy this weekend.  He was towing an Aliner Scout with Prius Hybrid.  According to his "mechanical engineering background", his 1.8l engine can tow 1800 lbs. 

I had to follow him out of the campground.  0 to 60 in about 2 days with a 3 km braking distance.

Titanic was built by engineers. So was Apollo 1.


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Also put chains on the trailer wheels that have brakes. Check state regs for those you will be passing through for requirements.


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Can we get a section titled "Livin Lite Dirty Bastage Stories" ?

I think we can generate some traffic there.